Shining Star CLE is a unique solo-singing competition giving Northeast Ohio high school students the chance to compete for college scholarships.

Watch as the top 10 finalists put on their performance of a lifetime at the prestigious Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square.

Students from across a ten-county area in Northeast Ohio will have an opportunity to wow a virtual audience in competition for $18,500 worth of college scholarships during Shining Star CLE 2021!

You or your organization can play an important role in this extraordinary event by being a supporter!

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Auditions will be open from April 1-June 13 (at 11:59 p.m.) 2021.

Enjoy this brief recap video of the 2020 excitement!

Performing a Jim Brickman original, please enjoy this duet by the 2019 winner, Kristen Lyons and 2020 winner, Ethan Peterson, accompanied on piano by Jim Brickman himself!

In case you missed the 2020 Virtual Finals Performance & Competition or just want to watch again

WKYC Interview with Shining Star CLE Artistic Director, Connor Bogart O’Brien

WKYC Interview with Shining Star CLE 2019 1st place winner, Kristen Lyons

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